Department of Parks
Fireside Chats During February At Fort Boonesborough

RICHMOND, Ky. – Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will be holding a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from Kentucky history beginning Feb. 6.

During each Saturday program, there will be a “Taste of Frontier Fare” from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the block house. Here’s the scheduled appearances.

February 6, Daniel Boone

February 13, Maggie Delaney, an 18th Century indentured servant

February 20, William Whitley

February 27, Isaac Shelby

Tickets are $15 for adults or $25 for a couple. Children 12 and under are $5 each. Reservations are required due to limited seating. For reservations or information, call 859-527-3131 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or email: ftboone@bellsouth.net . All proceeds benefit the Fort Boonesborough Foundation.

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 52 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov